Combined paper-cutter



(No Model.)

T. w. FISH. COMBINED PAPER CUTTER, ENVELOPE MOISTENEE, AND RUBBER. No. 390,579. Patented 001;. 2, 1888.

WITNESSES: V INVENTOPI UNITED STATES PATENT Enron.

THOMAS W. FISH, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

COMBINED PAPER=CUTTER, ENVELOPE-MOISTENEB, AND RUBBER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 390,579, dated October 2, 1388.

Application filed June 11, 1888. Serial No. 276,665. No model.)

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, THOMAS W. FISH, a citizen ofthe United States, residing in the city and county of Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Combined Paper- Gutters, Envelope-Moisteners, and Rubbers, which mprovement is fully set forth in the following specification and accompanying drawlngs.

My invention consists of a blade connected witha handle which is hollow to receive a piece of sponge or other absorbent-,and having one side perforated to permit the escape of water from said absorbent, the perforations being covered by a plate when the device is not in use to prevent the escape of the water, thus forming a combined papercutter and envelope-moistener.

It also consists of a curved plate secured to the handle, forming a surface for rubbing or pressing the flap of an envelope after being moistened, so as to cause the proper adhesion ofthe same to the body of the envelope, or for other purposes requiring rubbing, pressing,or smoothing.

Figure 1 represents a perspective view of a device embodying my invention. Fig. 2 representsa longitudinal sectional view thereof.

Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the two figures.

Referring to the drawings, A designates a plate or strip of metal,one endof which formsa blade or cutter, B, and the other end is turned up or provided with flanges 0, adapted to receive the curved or rounded plate 0, and thus form a holder or receptacle, D, to receive a sponge or other absorbent material. The bottom of the holder D is provided with openings D, which allow the passage of water from the sponge or absorbent through the holder.

E designates a flat plate secured at one end to the under side of the holder, and fitting closely against the same to close the perforations or openings in said holder and prevent the escape of water therefrom, but is free at one end, as shown, to allow the insertion of an envelope or other article to be moistened.

F designates a round or curved plate secured to the holder by means of flanges G on the sides thereof, and forming a rubber, smoother, or creaser.

The manner of using the device will be readily understood. The blade or cutter serves to open envelopes, out paper, and the like, as is evident, and when desired to moisten an envelope the gummed flap thereof is passed between the plate and the bottom of the holder, and the water flows through the perforations in the holder and moistens the same. When the flap is closed, it may be pressed against the body by means ofthe rubber or smoother.

It is evident that I provide a simple and cheap device which effectually combines a paper-cutter, envelope-moistener, and rubber, and which is neat in appearance.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

l. A device of the character hereinbefore described, consisting of a holder provided with perforations, a flap or plate for closing said perforations,and a blade or cutter formed with or connected to the holder, all arranged and adapted to serve substantially as described. 2. A device of the character hereinbefore described, consisting of a plate, one end of which forms a cutter, the opposite end thereof being provided with flanges'and perforations, a plate connected to the flanges and forming a holder, a plate attached to said holder and forming a rubbingsnrface, and a flap for covering the perforations in the bottom of the holder, all constructed,arranged, and. adapted to serve substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.

3. A device of the character hereiubefore described, consisting of a holder or receptacle provided with perforations, a flap or cover connected with the holder and covering the perforations thereof, a plate connected to the holder and providing a rubbing-surface, and a cutter or blade formed with or connected to the said holder, all arranged and adapted to serve substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.

at. The knife B and the plate A, provided with flanges O and G,in combinationwith the connected plates 0 and F, forming a spongeholder and a rubber,substantially as described.

THOMAS W. FISH.

\Vitnesses:

J can A. WrEDERsHaIM, WM. N. Moonn.

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